Reunited Season 5 episode 23 + 24
Episodes 23 and 24 of Steven Universe Season 5 dubbed "Reunited" are probably the most revolutionary episodes of any kids show ever created. Starting off with a song about love, lies, and tragedy, these episodes are already set up for success. The song encompasses all of the events prior to these episodes and how they affected the characters. Following the song, a wedding takes place. This is revolutionary because it marks the first ever same-sex marriage in history included in a kids show, as well as other same-sex relationships. The wedding marks the reunion of gems Ruby and Sapphire. Ruby is a hot tempered common gem soldier, and Sapphire is a cold, "rare gem with the power to see into the future" (Season 2, Episode 21). The two gems coincide in perfect harmony together and "establish lifelong, room temperature happiness" (Season 5, Episode 23). The fusion of these two gems is Garnet, "She is their love, given form" (Season 5, Episode 23).
Following the wedding, there is a dance. Garnet throws a large bouquet of roses in the air for someone else to catch, but it flies so high up into the air that it can no longer be seen. The dance continues with many gems creating friendships with humans, something that will be important later in the show, especially in the episode "Bismuth Casual" from Steven Universe Future. In the frames following these events, the viewer sees Bismuth catch the Bouquet. She looks at Pearl and blushes. This also provides information about their relationship that is explained in "Bismuth Casual". Soon after, Garnet is seen talking to Steven, when suddenly, Steven starts to cry. The thing is, he isn't even sad. Upon wiping his tears away, more begin to fall. Garnet looks into her Future Vision, a trait inherited from Sapphire, and sees none other than Blue and Yellow Diamond.
The Diamonds show up in their ships. They had two identical ships that resembled arms, one being blue, and the other yellow. The Diamonds fly over the Crystal Gems. "We're over here you clods!" Peridot screams. This was when the crystal gems realized that the Diamonds were not here for them, but they were here for the Cluster, an earth destroying geo-weapon.
The Diamonds navigate themselves towards the cluster, reaching their hands into the earth. The cluster emerges and forms a large, muscle-like hand, and gives the Crystal gems a thumbs up; It's on their side. The diamonds arm wrestle with the cluster, finally, their ships explode and are destroyed. Blue and Yellow Diamond emerge from their ships. A brawl emerges from this mess, and eventually ends up with the gems fighting each other, not physically, but in their thoughts. Steven travels from head to head, giving words of encouragement to each of his friends. Finally, he reaches the Diamonds. He swims through their strong thoughts, and they sense his presence. They launch an attack towards him, causing Steven to radiate an aura of pink.
In my opinion, this episode is very well done and is an important asset to the entire show's storyline. These episodes provide information on the relationship between gems and humans, the Diamond's perception of the planet Earth, and the side that the Cluster is on. One thing that I would change about this episode is how the humans react to the fusion of Garnet between Ruby and Sapphire. Prior to these episodes, humans had no idea what fusion was or how it worked. After the two gems fuse, everyone at the wedding claps. It is unclear whether the humans are confused or not by this sudden mix of two beings. I believe that the human's reactions and opinions on fusion are important to the story because the can help the viewer understand the reasons why or why not the humans are gem allies.
Episodes 23 and 24 of Steven Universe Season 5 dubbed "Reunited" are probably the most revolutionary episodes of any kids show ever created. Starting off with a song about love, lies, and tragedy, these episodes are already set up for success. The song encompasses all of the events prior to these episodes and how they affected the characters. Following the song, a wedding takes place. This is revolutionary because it marks the first ever same-sex marriage in history included in a kids show, as well as other same-sex relationships. The wedding marks the reunion of gems Ruby and Sapphire. Ruby is a hot tempered common gem soldier, and Sapphire is a cold, "rare gem with the power to see into the future" (Season 2, Episode 21). The two gems coincide in perfect harmony together and "establish lifelong, room temperature happiness" (Season 5, Episode 23). The fusion of these two gems is Garnet, "She is their love, given form" (Season 5, Episode 23).
Following the wedding, there is a dance. Garnet throws a large bouquet of roses in the air for someone else to catch, but it flies so high up into the air that it can no longer be seen. The dance continues with many gems creating friendships with humans, something that will be important later in the show, especially in the episode "Bismuth Casual" from Steven Universe Future. In the frames following these events, the viewer sees Bismuth catch the Bouquet. She looks at Pearl and blushes. This also provides information about their relationship that is explained in "Bismuth Casual". Soon after, Garnet is seen talking to Steven, when suddenly, Steven starts to cry. The thing is, he isn't even sad. Upon wiping his tears away, more begin to fall. Garnet looks into her Future Vision, a trait inherited from Sapphire, and sees none other than Blue and Yellow Diamond.
The Diamonds show up in their ships. They had two identical ships that resembled arms, one being blue, and the other yellow. The Diamonds fly over the Crystal Gems. "We're over here you clods!" Peridot screams. This was when the crystal gems realized that the Diamonds were not here for them, but they were here for the Cluster, an earth destroying geo-weapon.
The Diamonds navigate themselves towards the cluster, reaching their hands into the earth. The cluster emerges and forms a large, muscle-like hand, and gives the Crystal gems a thumbs up; It's on their side. The diamonds arm wrestle with the cluster, finally, their ships explode and are destroyed. Blue and Yellow Diamond emerge from their ships. A brawl emerges from this mess, and eventually ends up with the gems fighting each other, not physically, but in their thoughts. Steven travels from head to head, giving words of encouragement to each of his friends. Finally, he reaches the Diamonds. He swims through their strong thoughts, and they sense his presence. They launch an attack towards him, causing Steven to radiate an aura of pink.
In my opinion, this episode is very well done and is an important asset to the entire show's storyline. These episodes provide information on the relationship between gems and humans, the Diamond's perception of the planet Earth, and the side that the Cluster is on. One thing that I would change about this episode is how the humans react to the fusion of Garnet between Ruby and Sapphire. Prior to these episodes, humans had no idea what fusion was or how it worked. After the two gems fuse, everyone at the wedding claps. It is unclear whether the humans are confused or not by this sudden mix of two beings. I believe that the human's reactions and opinions on fusion are important to the story because the can help the viewer understand the reasons why or why not the humans are gem allies.